2021 Merida SCULTURA vs 2023 Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset
The 62 is the Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset size closest to your XL Merida SCULTURA. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA in XL, the Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset in 62 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida SCULTURA is drawn. The Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset numbers we have for size 62 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA XL | Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset 62 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 401 | 403 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 619 | 620 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73.9° | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 598 | +8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 412 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014 | 1010 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 68 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 836 | 829 | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 593 | +3 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 215 | 211 | −4 mm |
Differences are the Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset minus the Merida SCULTURA. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA, 2023 Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURATrek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Merida SCULTURA200 | Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA DISC LITE BSA | not listed |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF2 disc | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Cassette | microSHIFT CS-9S | not listed |
| Chain | KMC M99 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA Mega Exo BSA | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Pursuer | not listed |
| Brake | Promax DSK-330R | not listed |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2339 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
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